dopamine

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Noun dopamine has 1 sense

dopamine, Dopastat, Intropin - a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
--₁ is a kind of monoamine neurotransmitter

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Dopamine

Definition: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in the brain's reward and pleasure systems. It is involved in controlling movement, motivation, emotions, and cognitive processes.

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Noun:

The release of dopamine in the brain creates feelings of happiness and satisfaction.
Low dopamine levels can result in conditions like Parkinson's disease.

Verb (rare usage):

Some medications can dopamine receptors in the brain.

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